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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,598 cc

J66 VYDMOT history

J66 VYD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 145,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

J66 VYD silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
145,423 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J66 VYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J66 VYD was last recorded at 145,423 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 3,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,909 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,514 miles
Average per year
10,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,423 miles
  • 2025 – 141,909 miles
  • 2024 – 135,011 miles
  • 2023 – 133,065 miles
  • 2022 – 128,073 miles
  • 2021 – 122,514 miles
  • 2020 – 120,014 miles
  • 2019 – 103,152 miles
  • 2018 – 84,032 miles
  • 2017 – 62,809 miles
  • 2016 – 51,647 miles
  • 2015 – 31,493 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,423 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside componentsRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Central sill slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,423 miles (+3,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    145,423 miles
    Test number
    989506238581
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Central sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass141,909 miles (+6,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    141,909 miles
    Test number
    553566361213
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components
  3. Pass135,011 miles (+1,946)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,011 miles
    Test number
    882445607026
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components
  4. Pass133,065 miles (+4,992)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    133,065 miles
    Test number
    369896069105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components
  5. Pass128,073 miles (+5,559)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,073 miles
    Test number
    145515712704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass122,514 miles (+2,500)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,514 miles
    Test number
    935694236757
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass120,014 miles (+16,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,014 miles
    Test number
    175680924970
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components
  8. Pass103,152 miles (+19,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,152 miles
    Test number
    912822442972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass84,032 miles (+21,223)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,032 miles
    Test number
    671533206759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,809 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    62,809 miles
    Test number
    268283541715
    • AdvisoryEmission mean unable to be picked up.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail62,807 miles (+11,160)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,807 miles
    Test number
    379274714042
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEmission mean unable to be picked up.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass51,647 miles (+20,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,647 miles
    Test number
    722748245234
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on limit and has a cut on side wall
  13. Pass31,493 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,493 miles
    Test number
    268427005035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBrake check

Questions about J66 VYD

Does J66 VYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J66 VYD is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on J66 VYD?
The MOT on J66 VYD is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J66 VYD done?
J66 VYD was recorded at 145,423 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 10,122 miles a year.
Has J66 VYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J66 VYD has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on J66 VYD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J66 VYD find?
J66 VYD passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components; nearside outer central sill slightly corroded; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside.

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